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Freemium

The desktop app is free and open source; the cloud version is a paid service with a trial.

 Free

Free to use with no subscription; an optional cloud service is also available.

Windows, macOS, Linux, Web Windows, macOS, Linux
  • Opens Microsoft Project .mpp and .xml files without conversion
  • Critical path, resource leveling and earned value scheduling
  • Runs offline with data stored locally
  • Opens Microsoft Project MPX, MPP and XML files
  • Website mostly promotes the paid cloud product
  • Portfolio, AI and risk analysis features are in the cloud version
  • Lacks some high-end enterprise features of Microsoft Project
  • Exports to Microsoft Project only in XML/MSPDI format
Downloadable app, Hosted service Downloadable app
Open source Open source
License: CPAL-1.0 License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed No account needed
Works offline Works offline

Checked September 23, 2026

Checked September 23, 2026

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